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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I am speaking on this matter on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, who is unavoidably detained elsewhere on business. The Minister recommends that Ireland exercise its discretion to opt in to this measure, which concerns temporarily moving the seat of CEPOL from Bramshill in the United Kingdom to Budapest in Hungary until a long-term solution for the future...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: The Minister was disappointed. That was a vote at the Council of Ministers. We were unsuccessful in the bid but we are happy with the recommendation being made today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: Yes. The eventual seat will be in the Hague. That discussion is ongoing. This is just a temporary shift to Budapest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: Costs are important but Bramshill is closing down. That is the main justification for the change. If it had remained open, this debate would not be taking place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: It is frequently discussed at the Council of Ministers but there is no definitive proposal at the moment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: European Police College: Motion (26 Feb 2014)

John Perry: It was very efficient.

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I thank Deputy Tóibín for his input to the Bill. This is a technical tranche of legislation, the purpose of which is to implement the 2012 Government decision to dissolve the county enterprise boards, transfer their functions, assets and liabilities to Enterprise Ireland and to allow for the transfer of the existing staff. I note Deputy Tóibín's concern in respect of...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: The Bill is about enterprise, job creation and the establishment of a one-stop-shop for business. We have a compliance agency for labour law, namely, NERA. It has a staff of 60 inspectors to ensure compliance with the law and they are fully trained for that purpose. The staff of LEOs are not best placed to deal with the employment law problems in respect of which Deputy Tóibín...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I wish to thank Deputy Calleary for his huge input into this Bill. I much appreciate all of the ideas he has proposed. I must emphasise that this is a technical Bill to dissolve the existing support structure for micro-enterprises and transfer the functions to Enterprise Ireland to be delivered on Enterprise Ireland's behalf by local authorities. There will, however, be local county...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I must state that there was a huge dialogue with enterprise. This is a transformational change in every sense. Service level agreements, SLAs, are operational agreements between local authorities and Enterprise Ireland. Such agreements never previously obtained at this level. There is no intention to take away from the current oversight relationship that exists between elected councillors...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: That will be monitored across the board. When one considers the level of enterprise across the counties, one will see that this will in no way diminish the role of councillors. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, has introduced transformational change and given autonomy to local councillors for the first time ever. Councillors will be represented...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: My strong view is that SPCs should develop views on economic policy locally and that LEOS should concentrate on providing direct support to companies, creating jobs and working with all the relevant players, including Enterprise Ireland. Ultimately, oversight in respect of LEOS will rest with my Department. In that sense, policy will be laid down and funding will be provided by the...

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: What we are doing relates to providing support to business people so that they might create jobs and making grants available. What we want is to have on the committees experienced business people who can give mentoring support and advice to individuals. If we can replicate the success of Mr. Hynes and his team in Mayo in every other county, I would be very optimistic-----

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: -----with regard to the future of LEOs. I am of the view that they will provide the engine of growth for start-up companies and that they will deliver on the objectives of the Government by supporting those companies.

County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Feb 2014)

John Perry: I take this opportunity to thank everybody who assisted in the progression of the Bill through the House. It is very important legislation and I am delighted to see it passed by the Dáil. This reforming initiative reflects a commitment in the programme for Government and is a core element of the Action Plan for Jobs. I thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and all the...

Topical Issue Debate: Marina Developments (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I share his concerns about the damage caused to Kilrush marina by the recent storms. Kilrush Creek Marina Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shannon Development. Shannon Development is a self-financing semi-State agency which is in transition to become part of the Shannon Group. Kilrush Creek Marina Limited...

Topical Issue Debate: Marina Developments (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: The marina is a considerable asset for the town of Kilrush. It is one of Ireland's finest marinas, offering 120 fully serviced pontoon berths, accessible at all stages of the tide, as well as a range of amenities. The board of Shannon Development holds the view that private ownership of the marina is the best option for its future development and upgrading. I have been informed by Shannon...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

John Perry: He had to attend a meeting.

Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2014)

John Perry: I propose to share time with Deputies Connaughton, Stanton and Kyne. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Shatter, I thank Deputy Halligan for bringing forward the Bill, which seeks to provide for the payment of reparation to victims of offences in respect of medical costs or damage to property at the pre-trial and post-conviction stages. The programme for Government contains a commitment to...